Data Collection and Analysis Quiz

What is the purpose of the results section in a research report?

• To include summaries of the data and detailed explanations about the statistical results

• To provide raw data for the readers

• To draw broader implications from the statistical findings

• To rewrite Chapters 1-3 after data analysis

What is the first step in preparing data for analysis?

• Selecting a statistical program

• Cleaning and accounting for missing data

• Scoring the data (Coding)

• Inputting the data

Which type of graph is suitable for showing correlations between variables?

• Line graph

• Column chart

• Pie chart

• Scatterplot

What should be included in the results section of a quantitative study?

• Possible explanations of unexpected results

• Tables and figures only

• Statistical results of hypotheses tested

• Implications of results to existing situation

When comparing the results of a present study with related studies, what should be done if the results are not as expected?

• Ignore the limitations of the study

• No need to compare with related studies

• Cite all things that happened that may have affected findings

• Do not include possible explanations

What should be done if some or all findings are different from expected in a research study?

• Do not include a section on re-conceptualized framework

• Explain changes vis-à-vis Conceptual Framework of the Study

• Do not make a diagram of re-conceptualized framework

• Do not cite any possible explanations

What is the main purpose of using statistical techniques to analyze data?

• To compare two or more groups on the independent variable

• To present and interpret data in tabular and graphical forms

• To test hypothesis about the differences in the groups or the relationships of variables

• To gather and analyze data with intellectual honesty

What should be the focus when rewriting initial chapters before or after data analysis?

• Rewrite chapters in present tense

• Make corrections for actual data collection and data analysis procedures

• Do not make any corrections

• Rewrite chapters in future tense

What should be included in the presentation and analysis of data in a research report?

• Raw data for individuals

• Summaries of the data rather than the raw data

• Broader implications drawn from the statistical findings

• Detailed explanations about the statistical results

What should be done before writing the results section of a research report?

• Rewrite Chapters 1-3 in present tense

• Rewrite Chapters 1-3 in future tense

• Rewrite Chapters 1-3 in past tense

• Do not rewrite Chapters 1-3